livor — meaning in English
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English meaning
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bruise
noun A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
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hematoma
noun A swollen, bruise-like lump caused by blood pooling outside a broken blood vessel.
Senses
livor is used for these senses in English:
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bruise
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
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hematoma
(pathology) A swelling of blood, usually clotted, which forms as a result of broken blood vessels.
bruise — full definition
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noun A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
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verb To cause this kind of mark by striking or knocking something.
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verb To hurt someone's feelings or pride.
